Monday, November 15, 2010

I love to look at wedding photos, I'm not that particular about who is in them. I read the wedding and celebration section of the NYTimes every week. I studied Bridal and Evening wear while at the School of Fashion Design, and white is one of my favorite (non) colors. I love seeing every bride's interpretation of her day in the spotlight. Hillary and Bill Clinton's daughter Chelsea was married this summer, and I've only seen a few photos, but I have to say, Chelsea was a gorgeous bride, but Hillary was a show stopper in that Oscar de la Renta gown. I think it's the prettiest she has ever looked.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

We are sooo excited about "Secret Show" from Imaginary Friends Productions. They may be imaginary to some, but our dear friend Alexandra Polk did some of the costume work, and her brother-in-law (Joel Sebastian) was one of the masterminds behind the project. Words are not enough to describe, watch, and you will not be disappointed.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

With the mid-term elections over, I breath a sigh of relief that the negativity is behind us, and we can move forward to a more productive and positive few months. At least until Congress is back in session.

I wanted to write a blog about favorite things. Things that just make me happy. Perhaps they make you happy too.

There are some images that I cannot absorb enough of, I came across this cache of photos from the Library of Congress, and they immediately captured me. I feel inexplicably connected with different historic events in time. Part of me is drawn towards the black community, in most eras of United States history. I could attribute part of that to having been raised by a very old fashioned black man, or simply, I have great empathy for their history, and a deep love of their culture.

These color! photos were all taken from 1940-1944 by various photographers in different parts of the country. There were more to the cache, but I'll save those for later. These are my personal favorites, and I wish I could have them grouped together in beautiful archival prints on my walls, as they should be seen.

About Me

Jennifer and Robert-
The idea for Fournier began ten years ago. Jennifer, the designer and co-owner, began her professional life as a behavioral therapist with autistic children.
She has been an avid collector of vintage clothing of the 40s and 50s since she was 15. She decided to leave special education, and pursue her first love, clothing. She began attending The School of Fashion Design in Boston, MA. There she received the prestigious Filene's Excellence in Design Award and Scholarship for her Evening Wear creations. She graduated with a focus on Couture evening and Bridal wear.
She has since worked for companies such as David Josef of Boston, and in Los Angeles, Gigi, Wendy Hil, Liz Claiborne and reVamp.
She decided in 2009 to pursue the idea of Fournier in earnest. With the help and encouragement of her husband and co-owner Robert, they began to build a clothing line that reflected the vintage quality and style that they loved.